Ikhtisar Whitby

Spanish icon Pedro has officially hung up his boots at the age of 39, bringing an end to one of the most decorated careers in modern football history. The former Barcelona and Chelsea star confirmed his decision to retire four months after the conclusion of his final professional contract in Serie A.

The meeting between the two presidents may have marked the turning point in this case, which is not doing football any good.

Federico Chiesa's difficult spell at Anfield could be coming to an abrupt end as three Serie A heavyweights prepare to battle for his signature in the January transfer window. The Italian international has struggled to make any significant impact on Merseyside, leading to intense speculation regarding a return to his homeland.